Redwork

The name Redwork is derived from the red cotton thread that was used to create this charming style of embroidery. Since first becoming popular in the late 1800's, no embroidery style has ever had, or continues to have, the appeal and allure of Redwork. Embroidery designs in the Redwork style have a simple elegance and undeniable charm, proof that sometimes less really is more.
Use your creativeness with these embroidery designs.

Pattern only to make A Patchwork Year which was a Block of the Month. This packet includes all of the patterns for the 12-month Block-of-the-month project. Pattern is by Kathy Schmitz.

There are twelve blocks, each a 12" square. What is also nice about these patterns, is each one includes a reversed template for those that like to print their design onto a wash-away stitch stabilizer; and the original orientation for those that draw their designs directly onto the fabric. For those that want to draw directly onto the fabric, we recommend the Micron Pigma Pen red in .05 or .005 (depending on how fine you want it). Here's another wild hair thought - try using a different color red embroidery thread for the redwork - such as our Scarlet Sampler pack of Presencia Perle Cotton. We have two weight sizes - 8 & 12.

Create just a wallhanging to display on your wall for each month of the year, finished size is 12" x 12" or create a full bed quilt, finished size is 52" x 66".

Be sure to click on the link under the photo to see a larger picture of both the quilt and the wallhangings.

Kathy Schmitz, in the video below,talks and shows you a bit of what her fabric line, A Garden Patchwork will look like, as well as some of the patterns she created for the line.